went to my gun dealer to pick up a Ruger #1 Varminter in .22-250 and saw a Para G.I. Expert .45 I just had to have....currently have a Springfield M1A Scout Squad on order...we got drug cartel activity not too far from here and also where I hunt...they are better armed than our Border Patrol....as far as our Nat'l Guard troops, think they are carrying flashlights, pens and pads...we cant ever have enough guns in Texas.